Brainbook
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and aggressive adult brain tumour that exists, comprising of 16% of all adult primary brain tumours, they also occur in children, but this is more rare.(1) These tumours are the most aggressive subtype of a group of tumours known as gliomas. These come from glial cells which provide neurons […]
A ventriculo-peritoneal shunt is the most common long-term treatment of hydrocephalus. VP shunts have been in use for the past seventy years and are constantly evolving to meet the patient needs better. Nowadays there are different types of shunts that can be inserted, and the decision on which shunt should be used depends on the […]
If left untreated, acute hydrocephalus can be fatal, so emergency treatment is critical. If you’re unfamiliar with hydrocephalus and what can cause it, this blog post will tell you everything you need to know. In neurosurgery, we have several ways of diverting this excess fluid with some being temporary and others being more permanent. One […]
We show you how to perform a coronavirus mask fit check with an FFP3. This is a self mask fit check as fit testing is no longer happening in most UK hospitals. This is a quick, easy mask fit check technique shown to you by an infectious diseases registrar and the video is aimed at […]
